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Passive enforcement depends on the campus community engaging with those not following the Tobacco free policy in a non-confrontational manner, informing them of the policy and asking them to comply.

Below is a mnemonic device to help encourage and guide our staff and community in assisting in passive enforcement efforts, borrowed from Portland Community College's successful implementation of a similar policy. You can also view an instructive video produced by PCC in order to get a sense of the system in action.

S - Smile and be friendly when approaching someone on campus using tobacco.

M - Make the assumption that the person is not aware of the policy and politely inform them.

O- Offer resources for quitting, or refer them to student health services for more information.

K - Kindly remind or inform them of the tobacco policy.

E- Enforce - ask them to please put out their cigarette or stop using the tobacco product that called them to your attention.